Callippus

American  

[kuh-lip-uhs] / kəˈlɪp əs /

Or Calippus,

noun

1. flourished 4th century b.c., Greek astronomer.

---

Example Sentences

Callippus contrived to retain the sovereign power only a twelvemonth.

From A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest by Smith, William, Sir

Thus Callippus received the reward of his villanies.

From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh

Thus perished Dion, not ignorant that Callippus was plotting against him, but ashamed to be on his guard against a friend and host.

From Plutarch's Morals by Shilleto, Arthur Richard

Callippus did as they required, and forswore the fact.

From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh

Yet, indeed, this was said to be accomplished by the Athenians at another time, when Callippus the Athenian, having slain Dion, became master of Syracuse.

From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh